MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration Fee Increased; General Fee Now INR 1,300

MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration Fee Increased and General Candidates to Pay INR 1,300 as the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has revised the registration charges for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for engineering admissions. The updated fee structure applies to candidates applying through the MHT CET CAP 2026 counselling process. Along with the revised fee, the authority has also announced the registration schedule and document verification process.

MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration Fee Revised for General and Reserved Categories

The Maharashtra CET Cell has increased the CAP registration fee for both General and Reserved category candidates compared to the previous admission cycle. The revised fee structure is applicable to candidates seeking admission through the MHT CET CAP 2026 counselling process. Candidates can check the updated fee details below.

Who Needs to Pay the MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration Fee?

The revised registration fee applies only to specific categories of applicants. According to the CET Cell, candidates who had already registered for MHT CET 2026 are not required to pay any CAP registration fee. However, candidates seeking admission through JEE Main 2026 or NEET UG 2026 scores without registering for MHT CET must pay the applicable registration charges online. The authority has clarified that the registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. The payment can be made through the following modes:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI

MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration Schedule and Important Dates

The CAP registration process is currently in progress for eligible engineering aspirants. Candidates should complete the application form, upload the required documents, and select their preferred verification mode before the deadline. The important schedule is given below.

MHT CET CAP 2026 Document Verification Process

Candidates must complete document verification after submitting the online application form. The CET Cell has provided two verification options to make the process convenient. Only candidates whose applications are successfully verified will be included in the MHT CET CAP 2026 merit list. Applicants can choose either:

• E-Scrutiny (Online Verification): Candidates upload their documents online, and the verification is completed digitally without visiting a Facilitation Centre.
• Physical Scrutiny: Candidates visit the selected Facilitation Centre with original documents for verification.

MHT CET CAP 2026 Merit List and Seat Allotment Process

Following the completion of registration and document verification, the Maharashtra CET Cell will prepare the final merit list based on the prescribed eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all uploaded documents and complete every stage of the counselling process within the stipulated timeline to avoid cancellation of candidature. After the release of the final merit list on July 20, 2026, the authority will announce the complete schedule for:

• Option Entry (Choice Filling)
• CAP Seat Allotment
• Admission Confirmation
• Reporting to Allotted Institutes

Latest Update on MHT CET CAP 2026 Registration

The MHT CET CAP 2026 registration process is currently open for engineering admissions. Candidates applying through JEE Main or NEET UG scores should ensure they pay the revised registration fee, while eligible MHT CET candidates who have already registered are exempt from paying the CAP registration charge. Applicants should complete registration, document verification, and other counselling formalities before the notified deadline to remain eligible for the upcoming seat allotment rounds.